Maintenance Operative

DOVE AND HAWK RECRUITMENT UK LTD · Birmingham, West Midlands

Maintenance Operative at DOVE AND HAWK RECRUITMENT UK LTD, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
27 Sep 2026

Reference https://doveandhawk.co.uk/job/maintenance-operative/

About the role

Maintenance Operative – Birmingham – £30,000 per annum

My client, a globally established and leading Real Estate Agency, are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Operative to carry out reactive and PPM repairs as part of the onsite team at a fantastic luxury build to rent development in Birmingham.

You will ensure repairs are completed in a reasonable time frame to provide resident satisfaction and assist the General Manager in ensuring the building is compliant by undertaker the relevant testing regimes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Painting and decorating
  • Spa maintenance and pool checks
  • General maintenance, for example tightening loose screws, fixing signage, sticking carpet edges, sweeping and clearing etc.
  • Basic carpentry work
  • Basic hardscaping e.g. re-bedding, or replacing paving stones and flagstones
  • Weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets
  • Use of stepladders and ladders (for short duration work only)
  • Replacing lightbulbs
  • Replacing domestic appliances plug fuses
  • Void management checks
  • Fire Door checks, Emergency Lighting Tests, Bell Testing
  • Drainage works
  • Tiling
  • Reglazing at ground floor level
  • Joinery – boarding up broken windows
  • Waste Management
  • Use of basic hand tools and power tools which are provided

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a maintenance, facilities or handyman role.
  • Strong painting and decorating experience.
  • Ideally City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade.
  • Experience carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Proactive, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Hours: 5 over 7 days per week, in 2027 shifts will move to 4 days on 4 days off
Salary: £30,000 Dependant on Experience

For more information, please contact Megan on the Business Support team at Dove & Hawk Property Recruitment.
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Reference: https://doveandhawk.co.uk/job/maintenance-operative/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 27 Sep 2026 · Listed via DOVE AND HAWK RECRUITMENT UK LTD

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